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Joaquin
Castro

Democratic U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of San Antonio has represented TX-20 since 2013 and is seeking re-election in 2026.

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Background

Joaquin Castro is a Democratic U.S. Representative serving Texas's 20th Congressional District, centered on San Antonio. He has held the seat since 2013, having served from the 113th through the 119th Congresses. He currently sits on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. 1/)29

Born and raised in San Antonio, Castro attended Thomas Jefferson High School before earning a B.A. from Stanford University in 1996 and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2000. He worked as a lawyer in private practice before entering elected politics. 1/)2

Prior to his congressional service, Castro represented District 125 in the Texas House of Representatives for approximately a decade (elected 2002, served through 2012/2013), completing five terms. 1/)2

Castro is running for re-election in Texas's 20th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. 79

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 20, Texas
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Texas's 20th Congressional District
Website
castroforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 8
    news
    Castro among Latino Democratic leaders urging $10M investment in Gina Hinojosa's governor campaign

    Castro was among Latino Democratic leaders who sent the Democratic Governors Association a letter urging a serious investment of $10 million in Gina Hinojosa's Texas gubernatorial campaign.

    Gina Hinojosa gains ground in Texas governor's race as ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    Castro invites Trump to visit Dilley family detention facility during San Antonio trip

    Castro invited President Trump to visit the Dilley family detention facility, saying it would let Trump see conditions facing children and babies held there. Castro objected to detaining children based on birthplace, skin color, or language spoken.

    Press Release: Joaquin Castro Invites Trump to Visit Dilley ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 3
    news
    Castro tells CNN 'Texans are ready for a change' in midterm interview

    Castro appeared on CNN discussing the 2026 midterms, voter discontent in Texas, and Latino voter support. The interview was a broad political discussion, not a TX-20 candidate debate.

    Rep. Joaquin Castro: 'Texans are ready for a change' · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 2
    endorsement
    San Antonio Express-News editorial board endorses Castro for reelection

    The San Antonio Express-News editorial board endorsed Castro, citing his congressional leadership and work on immigration, foreign affairs, and security. His opponent is noted as Republican Edgardo Báez.

    Joaquin Castro is a critical member of the U.S. House and merits another term · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 1
    endorsement
    Center Action Fund endorses Castro for TX-20 in 2026 general election

    The Center Action Fund listed Joaquin Castro as an endorsed candidate for Texas's 20th Congressional District in its 2026 midterm general election endorsements page.

    2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 30
    news
    Texas Tribune covers Castro among 2026 Texas congressional races

    The Texas Tribune reported on the 2026 Texas congressional races, including Castro's reelection bid in TX-20 against Republican Edgardo Baez.

    2026 Texas congressional races: Who is running and what ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 30
    filing
    Castro and House Democrats introduce sanctions bill targeting settlement expansion

    Castro and House Democrats moved to introduce a sanctions bill targeting settlement expansion, according to a press release reported around September 30.

    Press Release: Joaquin Castro and House Democrats to ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 21
    news
    Castro and House colleagues demand Trump release overdue Venezuelan oil fund audit

    Castro, alongside Reps. Meeks and Bera, demanded the Trump administration release an overdue audit of a Venezuelan oil-revenue fund, requesting a response by October 8.

    Reps. Castro, Meeks, Bera Demand Trump Administration Release Overdue Audit of Venezuelan Oil Fund · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 18
    endorsement
    San Antonio AFL-CIO endorses Castro for U.S. House District 20

    The San Antonio AFL-CIO listed Joaquin Castro as its endorsed candidate for U.S. House District 20 in the 2026 general election.

    San Antonio AFL-CIO 2026 General Election Endorsements · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 16
    news
    Castro announces he cannot support Russia-Iran sanctions bill due to broad Trump tariff authority

    Castro stated he could not vote for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act because it granted President Trump broad tariff authority without safeguards. He said he supported other provisions and would back the bill if the tariff language were removed.

    Congressman Castro Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed as an endorser in the iVoterGuide profile; no endorsement date provided in the source. ivoterguide.com
  • Sierra Club organization
    Listed as an endorser in the iVoterGuide profile; no endorsement date provided in the source. ivoterguide.com
  • Stonewall Democrats San Antonio organization
    Listed as an endorser in the iVoterGuide profile; no endorsement date provided in the source. ivoterguide.com
  • San Antonio AFL-CIO union
    Listed Castro for U.S. House District 20 in the San Antonio AFL-CIO 2026 general-election endorsements. texasaflcio.org · Sep 18, 2026
  • The Steady State organization
    National-security professionals' organization endorsed Castro, citing his qualifications on rule of law, oversight, national-security understanding, and democratic norms. thesteadystate.org · Jul 22, 2026
  • Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) union
    Names Joaquin Castro (D), incumbent, for U.S. House District 20 on its 2026 general-election pro-worker endorsement list. texasaflcio.org · Jul 21, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$515K
Spent
$499K
Cash on hand
$154K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2TX35011(opens in a new tab)

Sources 21

  1. [1] Gina Hinojosa gains ground in Texas governor's race as ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  2. [2] Press Release: Joaquin Castro Invites Trump to Visit Dilley ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] Rep. Joaquin Castro: 'Texans are ready for a change'(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  4. [4] Joaquin Castro is a critical member of the U.S. House and merits another term(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  5. [5] 2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  6. [6] 2026 Texas congressional races: Who is running and what ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  7. [7] Press Release: Joaquin Castro and House Democrats to ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  8. [8] Voter Guide Profile for TX U.S. Rep., Dist.20 candidate - Joaquin ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  9. [9] Reps. Castro, Meeks, Bera Demand Trump Administration Release Overdue Audit of Venezuelan Oil Fund(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  10. [10] San Antonio AFL-CIO 2026 General Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  11. [11] Congressman Castro Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  12. [12] THE STEADY STATE ENDORSES JOAQUIN CASTRO FOR ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 22, 2026
  13. [13] Texas AFL-CIO COPE 2026 General Election Pro-Worker Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jul 21, 2026
  14. [14] CASTRO, JOAQUIN — U.S. House — TX-20(opens in a new tab) Mar 31, 2026
  15. [15] “We are going to stand up for families in this country:” Congressman Castro Delivers Remarks on President Trump’s Immigration Executive Orders | U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro(opens in a new tab) Jan 23, 2025
  16. [16] Statement from Congressman Castro on Critical Incident Review on Uvalde Mass Shooting | U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro(opens in a new tab) Jan 18, 2024
  17. [17] Congressman Castro Marks Three Years Since January 6, 2021 Attack on the U.S. Capitol | U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro(opens in a new tab) Jan 6, 2024
  18. [18] Congressman Castro Submits $60 Million in Federal Funding Requests for San Antonio Community Projects | U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro(opens in a new tab) Apr 18, 2023
  19. [19] Congressman Castro Votes for the Inflation Reduction Act to Lower Prescription Drug & Energy Costs, Create Jobs, and Cut Carbon Pollution | U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro(opens in a new tab) Aug 12, 2022
  20. [20] Addressing Inflation and Lowering Prices in San Antonio | U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro(opens in a new tab) Aug 1, 2021
  21. [21] Castro Introduces Legislation to Improve Public and Police Safety through Increased Law Enforcement Transparency | U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro(opens in a new tab) May 26, 2017
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